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Wentworth Castle is a grade I listed country house, the former seat of the Earls of Strafford, at Stainborough. Formal gardens, café, gift shop & playground, with miles of walking trails through deer park & past monuments.

Opened in 1983 with just 2 fire engines and a few small exhibits, and only 2 of the building’s 46 rooms open to the public, the museum has grown and grown year by year. Now with over 30,000 exhibits and 29 display rooms

Magna is a fantastic day out for all ages. The Science Adventure Centre is packed with interactive exhibits and fascinating displays to help you explore the wonders of science and the laws of nature, with over one hundred hands-on exhibits.

Local businesses

Situated within 26 acres of picturesque, formal woodland, Wortley Hall invites you to relax in a warm and welcoming venue, and experience its comfortable accommodation, available for short breaks, bed & breakfast and self-catering stays.

An independent brewery based on the Wentworth Estate itself, producing great tasting beers and the finest quality spring water. They focus on providing the highest quality products with outstanding customer service.

Built around an original 17th century residence Tankersley Manor oozes character and old English charm. With Yorkshire stone walls, wooden beams and open fires it has a welcoming, home from home feel. 98 bedrooms, each with a character of their own.

Based at Wentworth, we specialise in historic building restoration, including ecclisiastical reorders, stonework repairs, sheet lead roofing and all heritage building works and refurbishment and a high quality bespoke joinery manufacturing service.

Supporters

Supporting Britain’s historic houses, castles and gardens – and helping visitors to enjoy them. The HHA represents more properties open to the public than the National Trust and English Heritage put together & we welcome around 14 million visitors a y

Local & community organisations

The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk, & the trustees of Wentworth’s “Old Church”. This is regularly open for guided visits on Sundays during summer.